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Wartburgkreis
Zella/Rhön

Hotel Katzenstein – Chapel Near Steinberg loop from Empfertshausen

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Wartburgkreis
Zella/Rhön

Hotel Katzenstein – Chapel Near Steinberg loop from Empfertshausen

Moderate

4.8

(8)

35

hikers

Hotel Katzenstein – Chapel Near Steinberg loop from Empfertshausen

03:54

13.8km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Rhön

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Hotel

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8 m

Hotel Katzenstein

Highlight • Restaurant

Unfortunately closed. Still worth a visit.

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389 m

Katzenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

2.54 km

Good shelter. Invites you to linger.

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4.73 km

Chapel Near Steinberg

Highlight • Religious Site

Kapelle Steinberg

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6.18 km

A large shelter, also suitable for small groups and with a beautiful view.

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7.22 km

The journey up here to about 200 meters below the hut is a bit of an adventure, but doable. Nobody is allowed to meet you on the way up or …

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7.39 km

Hiking hut on the treeless summit of the Gläserberg with a fantastic panoramic view over the mountain tops of the Thuringian Rhön and far beyond. Absolutely worthwhile ascent 👍🏻, great paths guaranteed.

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7.42 km

Here on the summit of the Brilleberg you have a wonderful view over the Rhön to the Thuringian Forest and Rennsteig. The Dermbacher Hütte is a popular stop for hikers …

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13.8 km

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Hotel

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

742 m

655 m

637 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

4.63 km

3.46 km

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< 100 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Friday 22 May

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